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The Chaguaramas Development authority is seeking qualified developers/investors for refurbishment /recostruction of Hotel and Convention Centre and operation of a Marina.
The Chaguaramas Hotel, Convention Centre and Marina
Request for Proposals
The Chaguaramas Development authority (CDA is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced developers/investors for a concession lease for the refurbishment/reconstruction and operation and operation of the Chaguaramas Hotel and Convention Centre and the construction and operation of a Marina ( the project) at Chaguaramas, Trinidad on lands comprising approximately 15.4 acres with sea frontage.
Submission of proposals in open to all proponents who can demonstrate that they have the qualifications, financial resources and the technical experience in projects of similar size and type as outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP).
The hotel and convention Centre must meet 4 star standards and the marina must be of a world class standard as provided in the RFP.
A proponent may assemble a team to submit a proposal as a joint venture or a consortium. Joint ventures will be jointly and severally liable for the permanence of the Successful Proponent's responsibilities.
A proponent (or in the case of a joint proposal, at least one member of the consortium. Joint venture) must have undertaken, within the last 10 (ten) years, one or more elements of a project(s) of a similar nature (the entire consortium or joint venture must as a whole comprise members who collectively satisfy this requirement). A project of a similar nature means a project of comparable size and complexity involving the refurbishment). A project of a similar nature means a project of comparable size and complexity involving the refurbishment or reconstruction and operation of hotels, convention centres and marinas.
Evaluation of proposals will be based on requirements including: qualification and experience, financial capability and technical expertise.
The CDA invites suitably qualified entities to subscribe for a copy of the RFP for a non-refundable fee of US$1,000.00 or TT $ 6,430.00 payable by cash, certified cheque or direct deposit or wire transfer to the Chaguaramas Development Authority and thereupon register as proponents.
Proponents are asked to contact the CDA's Corporate Secretary at the telephone numbers listed below for details on direct deposits or wire transfer.
Copies of the RFP are available at the office of the CDA at Airway Road, Chaguaramas, Trinidad, Tel: (868) 634-4413; Fax: (868)634-4311 from Tuesday 5th February to Tuesday 28th May 2013 during the hours of 8am-3pm. Before collecting the RFP package proponents will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement the form of which can be viewed on the CDA's website; www.chagdev.com or at the CDA's head office, Airway Road, Chaguaramas.
Proposals in response to the RFP may be submitted by registered proponents only, and must be received by 12 noon on 31st May, 2013 in accordance with the requirements of the RFP.
All Proponents are invited to attend a pre-submission briefing on 14th March 2013 at 10:00am and site visit on 15th March, 2013.
The CDA will not be responsible for any cost incurred by any proponent in preparing its proposal and reserves the right to cancel the RFP process or vary its terms without liability for any cost incurred by any proponent in submitting a proposal.

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Language: English
Seller: Agents and Distributors acceptable
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Timing: Will purchase in short term (2-6 months)
Trade Lead ID: 10032